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Red Sandstone Elementary School (RSES) is the only public school located in the heart of Vail. Established in 1977, RSES is a true community school that is nestled in the beautiful mountains. We believe in providing a strong foundation for all students in both academics and character development.

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Bus Routes

Information on bus routes will no longer be posted. To see your child's bus information you will need to sign into the Smart Tag Parent Portal. This will show their bus, bus stop and times.

You will find the Smart Tag link on our Transportation Page and all the information about Smart Tag.

If you need assistance with signing into the portal or have any bus questions contact Donna Jo Long @ 970-328-2744 or Brittnee Heflin @ 970-328-2745

Parent Guides to the Common Core Standards

The Council of the Great City Schools created guides for grades K-8 and two for grades 9-12 (one for English language arts/literacy and one for mathematics) that provide an overview of what your child will learn by the end of each grade in mathematics and English language arts/literacy as defined by the Common Core Standards. Click on the grade to download a pdf.

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Upraised Math

New Math Resource!
Our school community now uses Upraised Math, a resource designed specifically to help parents and families support student success in math. With Upraised, parents can see what their child is learning at school, understand today’s teaching methods, access resources to support learning at home, and receive text/email updates throughout the year to stay informed! (Click on the balloon below).

School Hours

Drop off begins at 7:40 a.m. Please do not drop off your children prior to 7:40 a.m. as there is no adult supervision. Thank you!

First bell rings at 7:55 a.m.

School begins at 8:00 a.m.

School is dismissed at 2:50 p.m.

Vision & Mission Statement

Vision:
We are committed to all students:
Respecting themselves, their community, and their world.
Succeeding in academic achievement and citizenship.
Excelling to new levels each day.
Solving problems for themselves, their community, and their world.

Mission Statement:

RSES is a collaborative learning community inspiring excellence for all.

At RSES we believe in:

Inspiring students to learn through engaging, meaningful educational opportunities.

Creating a love of learning by providing opportunities for students to reach out to the community and explore the world.

Implementing instructional strategies that meet the different learning styles of students

Maintaining high expectations for all learners.

Creating a learning environment that encourages collaboration, communication and support of each other

Emphasizing character development in the classroom and in the community

At RSES we are able to promote our vision and mission by working as a collaborative team with parents, students and the community. All of these attributes help contribute to a successful school environment that works towards developing the whole child.